Overview
The Gates 2800-8MGT-20 PowerGrip GT3 is a precision synchronous timing belt engineered for demanding industrial drive applications. With an 8mm pitch, 20mm width, and 2800mm pitch length, this belt combines advanced materials and proven Gates technology to deliver superior power transmission in machine tool, paper processing, textile manufacturing, and general industrial automation systems.
Key Features
- 30% higher power capacity: Transmits up to 30% more power than previous generation belts
- Neoprene construction: Neoprene body provides protection against grime, grease, oil, and moisture
- Nylon tooth facing: Nylon tooth facing provides a durable surface for long service life and low friction nylon facing protects the tooth surface against wear
- No lubrication required: No lubrication needed, reducing maintenance costs and downtime
- High ratchet resistance: Exceeds HTD in tooth ratchet resistance with high tooth jump resistance
- Static conductive: 8MGT is static conductive to ISO 9563; Directive 2014/34/EU- ATEX compliant
Technical Specifications
- Belt Pitch: 8 mm (8MGT)
- Belt Width: 20 mm
- Pitch Length: 2800 mm
- Number of Teeth: 350
- Material: Neoprene with fiberglass reinforcement and nylon tooth facing
- Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +100°C (-22°F to +212°F)
- Pulley Compatibility: HTD profile pulleys
- Series: PowerGrip GT3
- Certification: ISO 9563 static conductive, ATEX compliant
Typical Applications
The 8MGT pitch is the optimum choice for high performance drives in the machine tool, paper and textile industries where durability and low maintenance are required. Common applications include:
- Machine tools and CNC equipment
- Paper and pulp processing systems
- Textile manufacturing machinery
- Industrial compressors and pumps
- Conveyor and packaging equipment
- Automated production systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- HTD 8mm pitch pulley systems
- PowerGrip GT3 sprockets (8mm pitch)
- Industrial drive systems operating -30°C to +100°C
- Static-sensitive environments (ATEX-compliant)
- Existing HTD-based drive designs without pulley modification
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Most 8mm pitch standard rubber RPP and HTD synchronous belts at reduced widths
- Previous generation PowerGrip GT and HTD 8mm pitch timing belts
- Gates PowerGrip GT 2800-8M series (older specification)
Works With
- HTD 8mm profile pulleys and sprockets
- PowerGrip GT3 synchronous drive systems
- Industrial automation and motion control platforms
- Standard timing belt tensioning systems
- Facilities requiring static-conductive belt solutions (ISO 9563)
